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In the news release, BET Networks to Host Inaugural Ball Presented by AT&T at Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery issued Jan. 17, 2013 by BET Networks over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that some information has been updated. The complete, corrected release follows: BET Networks to Host Inaugural Ball Presented by AT&T at Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery Official Sponsors Include AT&T, Marriott, Hennessy...
NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: On January 21, 2013 BET Networks will celebrate the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, with an Inaugural Ball. The black tie affair will include a guest list consisting of celebrities, influencers, policy makers, community leaders, media and politicos and will take place at the Smithsonian...
NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Legendary lyricist MC Lyte, together with Sunni Gyrl's newly appointed COO Lynn Richardson, launched the long anticipated Hip Hop Sisters Legends performance series with Yo Yo, Monie Love, Lady of Rage, MC Smooth and Lil Mama in Los Angeles, CA (www.hiphopsisters.info). The series included auditions for and announcement of the Next Top Female MC: Intelligenz; a real talk panel discussion: Who Are They, Where Are They, What Happened...
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hip Hop Sisters Foundation CEO/Founder MC Lyte, advisory board members Melanie Fiona and Russell Simmons, University of Wisconsin-Madison Vice Provost and Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Damon A. Williams, HHSF President Lynn Richardson, and Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network co-founder Sabrina Thompson announced at Russell Simmons' New York City headquarters on September 6, 2012 a new $100,000 hip-hop scholarship partnership that will...
NEW YORK, Sept. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hip Hop Sisters Foundation (HHSF) CEO/Founder MC Lyte, Advisory Board Members Russell Simmons, Melanie Fiona, and Salt, University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) Vice Provost and Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Damon A. Williams, and HHSF President Lynn Richardson are pleased to announce a new $100,000 hip-hop scholarship partnership that will enable one college-bound student to pursue a bachelor's degree from one of the world's top academic...
KANSAS CITY, Kan., Nov. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cafe Mocha nationally syndicated radio show is expanding its unique niche of targeting "women of color" by debuting a one-of-a-kind mobile app that features behind the scene uncut content not included in the broadcast show. Created by Kickanotch Mobile and designed by Creative Touch Media, starting today users are able to access exclusive celebrity interviews, social commentary, music on-demand and inspirational messages anytime; all...
NEW YORK, Aug. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- BET Networks takes an in-depth look at the role of female rappers in the hip-hop industry in the premiere of its first original music documentary special, MY MIC SOUNDS NICE: A TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN AND HIP HOP. The documentary will premiere on August 30th at 10:00 PM EDT on BET. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20070716/BETNETWORKSLOGO ) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070716/BETNETWORKSLOGO ) The documentary is an appealing, inside look...
Popular KFC Hitmaker Song Contest Returns to Recognize Everyday Pride in Community LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary lyricist MC Lyte and chart topper David Banner will add sizzle to KFC's search for the next hot musician in this year's "Hitmaker" song contest, now in its third year. All aspiring musicians are invited to submit their hottest beats to win national exposure and great prizes as part of KFC's Pride 360 program. The grand prize winner will receive a "Hitmaker"...
New York, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- VH1 brought down the house tonight at the 5th annual "VH1 Hip Hop Honors" as the best of the best in hip hop royalty came together for one legendary night to honor the ones who came before them and transformed the genre into a true cultural phenomenon. Taped at the Hammerstein Ballroom this evening (Thursday, October 2) in New York City and hosted by Tracy Morgan, the music and influence of each of the honorees was recognized through performances by classic...
